Online Parent Programs

FOR PARENTS

GROUP COACHING WITH MARIANA

Think of these live, facilitated groups like parenting "office hours". 

You bring any parenting question, struggle, or success and Mariana will guide you with the developmental context and practical suggestions for how to support your child. All groups are drop in, so you can stop by at any point to ask a question, attend all the groups throughout the week, or ask a question in the private community in the time in-between.

THE MONTESSORI MASTERCLASS AND OTHER ONLINE COURSES

Mariana’s signature online course, the Montessori Masterclass is self-paced and focuses on equipping you with the basics of Montessori and child development from birth to six. This is a perfect course for parents, families, grandparents, educators, school leaders, nannies, and caregivers who are looking to unpack the fundamentals of Montessori with practical, doable ways to begin or continue this at home.

THE PEACEFUL PARENTING PODCAST WITH THE PEACE TEAM

Join us for conversation with Mariana and her Montessori trained Facilitation Team! We are a team of multilingual, multicultural Montessori trained guides from around the world. Some of us work in classrooms, others are administrators, some own schools, and a few of us are full-time parent-educators. We have come together on a single platform to support families with high-quality parenting support in an accessible, practical, and inclusive way.

THE PEACE SUMMIT ONLINE CONFERENCE WITH THE PEACE TEAM

As Montessori practitioners, we are grounded in the liberation of the child from the oppressive systems that constrain their ability to develop as they are trying to do. Come Mariana and her international, Montessori-trained team for workshops and discussion about how we use the Montessori Method toward the liberation of the child in our classrooms, homes, and everywhere in-between.

  • Marina offers extremely helpful and supportive services for new parents. I wish more people had access to this kind of tailored listening and feedback.

  • Mariana is always excellent. She is so helpful in how she talks about limits and freedoms.

    Shawna

  • I learned so much about where our three-year-old is in his developmental stage and how it differs from when he was two.

    Megan

  • Mariana is amazing at giving a solid framework to approach different situations, so you aren't left only parroting helpful phrases, but really learning how to take on the situations yourself.

    Shawna

  • Everyone is always asking me why I take parenting classes because it seems like I’m so good with my kid. And I always tell them, ‘I’m good with my kid because I take parenting classes!’ I don’t know why more parents take advantage of these programs!

    Britt

  • Even though I am Montessori trained, I think the way she delivers information has summarized the core principles in such a clear and easy way to understand.

    Shraddha

  • I feel empowered with some additional skills that will truly make us better parents. I tried some of it out last night at bedtime and I'm happy to report my toddler responded to it REALLY well.

    Victoria

  • I am grateful for Mariana and her program's places emphasis on reaching BIPOC families- thank you!

    Hana

  • Mariana offers such unbiased listening and helpful advice as you want it and in a format you can use right away (or whenever you are ready). It's such a gift!

    Beth

  • I hope an increasing numbers of families can benefit from her work!

    Sheila

  • We really appreciate the balance of offerings the Mariana has. Both the time in group coaching and the online courses, we have had lots of opportunity to learn and grow.

    Lindsay

  • Whether a seemingly small or larger issue, Mariana seems to provide flexible and tailored suggestions to guide parents based on their specific situation.

    Sheila

  • The PEACE Summit presentation were fantastic. They were all so clear, insightful, and practical. Really excellent conference!

    Shawna

  • With Mariana's group coaching, I was reminded that my child can do more than I think! I just need to create the conditions for his skills to emerge. Mariana is amazing and this program is a huge gift to our family! Thank you!

    Sarah

  • I love that the group coaching and 1:1s have video recordings of sessions so that my husband can playback the videos to catch up on what we discussed. It's so helpful also if I ever miss a class!

    Nina

  • I have had a great time learning from Mariana both in reading her book and asking questions in the group coaching lives.

    Beth

  • I LOVE the examples Mariana gives as they help me connect to the big ideas so easily.

    Shraddha

  • The open-mindedness and compassion that Mariana brings to her work is invaluable.

    Sheila

  • We've already started implementing some of the tips and strategies and are seeing improvement already. Thank you, Mariana!

    Lindsay

  • Mariana has an incredible amount of expertise that I am sure has helped so many parents get through what is a lonely and difficult period.

    Sheila

  • I spent 30 days with Ms. Mariana and I call them 30 days of transformation because this course changed my thinking. Concepts that seemed very familiar in Montessori, under her teaching seem entirely new. I just listened and wrote about 50 pages of notes every time she spoke.

  • I am just continually grateful for Mariana and the support she provides for parents and our children. She has made the Montessori approach feel possible for our family.

    Tanya

  • Our son napped BOTH days this weekend due to your guidance...SO helpful!

    Whitney

  • It's so wonderful to feel like there's someone who is there to answer questions from a child development perspective without trying to rush or judge you.

    Beth

Babies Build Toddlers

BUY THE BOOK

Babies Build Toddlers is an illustrated guide to parenting through a child’s first 18 months. With its casual and accessible tone, this book gives readers clear developmental timelines, practical suggestions for how to support the child’s development, and the basics of Montessori Education from birth.

Montessori is an approach to education as an aid to life; a life whose critical foundation is built in the first three years. Author, Mariana Bissonnette brings her experience as a classroom Montessori teacher, her two AMI Montessori trainings, as well as her experience parenting her own children to the design and content of this powerful book.

Wow. This was so. good. This is just a really thoughtful, well-done book with so much knowledge and goodness packed in. It’s something I return to again and again as my child grows. - Lauren

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